Applied Engineering Analyst (R&D Engineer 3 / 4)

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Provide engineering analysis support for ALDWP / NPO production activities, including detailed process modeling of metal refining, melting, casting, heat treatment, forming, machining, and welding.
• Provide analytical support for the design and development of production tooling, fixturing, and bespoke process equipment.
• Perform analyses ranging from simple hand calculations to complex multi-physics problems using state-of-the-art finite element methods and commercial software; document work within cost and schedule; present work for peer reviews and act as a peer reviewer for others.
• Collaborate with team members and customers to advance LANL's capabilities and deliver results.

Position levels

Detailed analyses covering a wide range of difficult problems; salary range $125,200 - $211,300; responsible for completing and documenting work within budget and schedule; present work for peer reviews and provide peer review for others.

In addition to Engineer 3 responsibilities, provide technical leadership and oversight to an analysis team, interface with customers, engage in strategic planning, review and approve all technical work, and mentor early career staff; salary range $150,300 - $260,800.

Minimum Job Requirements

Additional Job Requirements for R&D Engineer 4

Education / Experience

R&D Engineer 3 : Position requires a master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution and 6 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

R&D Engineer 4 : Position requires a master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution and 12 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Ph.D. may be preferred.

Desired Qualifications

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China—including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes LANL.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes :

Clearance

Q clearance; position will be cleared to this level. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.

HRP

This position is subject to the requirements of the DOE Human Reliability Program as specified in 10 CFR Part 712; includes ongoing drug and alcohol testing and periodic medical and psychological evaluations.

New-Employment Drug Test

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, disability; medical conditions, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by law. The Laboratory is committed to workplace accessibility and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request by emailing applyhelp@lanl.gov or calling (505) 664-6947 opt. 3.

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